Elementary Program
The BLW Elementary After-School Program and Summer Camp are for students in first through fifth grade. Elementary programming includes tutoring, healthy snacks and meals, fitness activities, and clubs, (for example, art, dance and science). Additionally, students may opt to participate in Life as a Boy and Girl Neighborhood Power programs.
Programming is provided at no cost to families.
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After School Program
Our Elementary After-School Program provides a safe and enriching environment for students in first through fifth grade, offering tutoring, nutritious snacks and meals, fitness activities, and engaging clubs like art, dance, and science.
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Summer Camp
Our summer camp offers an engaging experience where kids can learn, explore, and have fun through activities like reading buddies, personalized tutoring, exciting field trips to state parks, creative clubs, and more!
Elementary After-School Program
After-School Overview
Elementary After-School programming is provided at no cost to families. Snack is provided daily and dinner three times a week. For more information, please contact our Elementary Program Coordinator, nicolew@blwcenter.org.
Our 38-week after-school program focuses on dynamic learning experiences through the following activities: one-on-one and small group tutoring, enrichment clubs (Girl Neighborhood Power, Life As A Boy, Art, Science, Cooking, Gardening, etc.), fitness, enriching partnerships, and field trips. Each day includes Scholar Hour, in-house or partnership clubs, and open recreation. Social-emotional learning activities, sports games, and physical fitness are incorporated at least three times a week.
BLW is a Drop-In Program where students are free to choose whether they attend the program. However, we do ask that youth attend at least three of the five days each week in order to remain enrolled.
Students are free to leave the program at any point that they wish, however, a parent or guardian must be notified before the child leaves.
After-School Schedule
Monday: 1:00 - 5:30 pm
Tuesday - Thursday: 2:40 - 5:30 pm
Friday: 2:40 - 5:00 pm
After-School Registration
To register, please stop by the center to fill out the registration packet.
Submitting the registration form does not guarantee acceptance into the program. Families must receive verbal confirmation from staff before their child can begin programming.
For more information about our elementary after school and summer camp programs, please contact our Elementary Program Coordinator:
Nicole Wetzel
nicolew@blwcenter.org
(608) 441-6991
Elementary Summer Camp
Summer Camp Overview
Summer Camp programming is provided at no cost to families. Breakfast, lunch and snack are provided daily. For more information, please contact our Elementary Program Coordinator, nicolew@blwcenter.org
Our summer camp offers a fun and educational experience for youth through a variety of activities, including reading buddies, one-on-one tutoring, and field trips to state parks. With a focus on exposing participants to new experiences, the camp features youth-driven clubs, fitness activities, team-building exercises, swimming lessons, and weekly outings. Our holistic summer programming emphasizes personal growth and recreation while incorporating academic activities, tutoring, and social-emotional learning .
If your child attends summer school, they may join us on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday once summer school is over. Students in summer school will not be able to attend on Wednesdays.
Due to city licensing requirements, we are only able to accept three (3) 6 year olds at a time. If your child is 6 years old, they may be placed on a waiting list.
Summer Camp Schedule
Monday through Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Summer Camp Registration
To register, please stop by the center to fill out the registration packet.
Submitting the registration form does not guarantee acceptance into the program. Families must receive verbal confirmation from staff before their child can begin programming.
